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Fieldline Ethernet bus coupler acquires digital signals
April 2007, Phoenix Contact
The new IP65/67 Fieldline Modular bus coupler from Phoenix Contact is equipped with eight digital inputs and connects a Fieldline modular local bus station to an Ethernet network. It is also used for ...

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Segment coupler in power hub technology
April 2007, Pepperl+Fuchs, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
The FieldConnex Power Hub by Pepperl+Fuchs is a unified system platform for transparent connection of Profibus DP and Profibus PA. It consists of motherboards and standard plug-in modules for communication, ...

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Siemens adds new interface modules
April 2007, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Automation and Drives is expanding the module range of its Simatic ET 200M distributed I/O system with new devices. The new 153-2 HF interface module for connecting to Profibus, and the 153-4 ...

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New remote I/O modules
April 2007, Allpronix
Acromag, represented by Alltron Instruments, introduces BusWorks 900EN Series I/O modules with Ethernet/IP protocol. Each module has a built-in network port, eliminating the space and expense of a buscoupler ...

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EtherDevice switch EDS-518A series
April 2007, RJ Connect
EDS-518A is a standalone 18-port managed Ethernet switch that provides two combo gigabit ports with built-in RJ45 or SFP ports for gigabit optic communication. The gigabit Ethernet Redundant Turbo Ring ...

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Making Ethernet bulletproof
March 2007
Hardened Ethernet is made up of many components, combined in a way that works for the application at hand

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Improved efficiency with CC-Link - the Asian Open Standard
March 2007
The CC-Link network can connect up to 64 stations controlling a total of 8192 I/O

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Synchronous measuring with standard Ethernet
March 2007
Ethernet enables optimum adaptation to specific requirements with its support of various networking topologies and structured networking

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Would you put a mission-critical network on wireless?
March 2007, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
Honeywell contends that its 802.11 network topology is secure and robust enough for any application

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Modular or block I/O systems?
March 2007, Phoenix Contact
The compact Inline Block I/O from Phoenix Contact is suitable for digital inputs and outputs and allows for a high degree of decentralisation

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Segment coupler in power hub technology
March 2007, Pepperl+Fuchs
The FieldConnex Power Hub by Pepperl+Fuchs is a unified system platform for transparent connection of Profibus DP and Profibus PA. It consists of motherboards and standard plug-in modules for communication, ...

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Communication interface links AS-i level with Profinet
March 2007, Siemens South Africa
With the new IE/AS-i Link PN IO router, Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) offers a compact connection between the Profinet level and the AS-Interface level. As an AS-Interface master, the device provides ...

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Fieldbus power supply module
March 2007, Extech Safety Systems
MTL has designed and developed the F802 power supply module for use with the successful MTL F800 power supply system. The F800 Series is designed to provide redundant fieldbus power conditioners supporting ...

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WLAN with access points for hospital use
March 2007
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications (FEC), has had its funkwerk W1002 and W2002 access points licensed for hospital use. The certificate attests the access points' electromagnetic compliance (EMC) necessary ...

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F660 redundant fieldbus power system
March 2007, Extech Safety Systems
MTL has added yet another instrument to its product range, the F660A. The F660A is designed to provide redundant power for four H1 fieldbus links when used with the Honeywell Experion PKS 'Series C' fieldbus ...

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Source type digital I/O module suitable for chemical plants
March 2007
Advantech's ADAM-6052 is a 16-channel source type digital input/output module. With eight digital inputs, and eight source type digital outputs, the ADAM-6052 is aimed at meeting the demands for simpler ...

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Fieldbus barriers for intrinsically safe applications
March 2007, Extech Safety Systems
MTL has released the 9311-FB fieldbus barrier. This fieldbus barrier is a field-mounted wiring hub that creates intrinsically safe spur connections from a non-intrinsically safe trunk, for connection ...

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Networking Ethernet components with Bluetooth
February 2007, Phoenix Contact
The Factory Line FL Bluetooth AP module from Phoenix Contact enables the wireless integration of Ethernet-capable automation components into an Ethernet network. Both IP and Layer 2 Ethernet protocols ...

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High signal density in compact housing
February 2007, Beckhoff Automation
The new, ultra compact IE2808 IP-Link Extension Box offers 16 digital 24 V d.c. outputs at a low price per channel. It is ideally suited for direct connection to valve terminals, for example. Each channel ...

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Open network and fieldbus solutions for device networking
January 2007
Advantech's ADAM-5000 series, a compact distributed data acquisition and control system, supports the move towards fieldbus-based systems. The series now offers two different DA&C systems that allow field ...

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